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King’s stunning estate that once had its own time zone thanks to odd royal rule


The Royal Family has many rules and traditions that have been followed for centuries, but one of the most bizarre ones is the time zone that one of The King's homes used to follow

While there were whispers that Edward implemented this odd rule because his wife had a talent for being late to events, experts agree that the primary reason was to optimise the use of the shooting facilities. Wood Farm, tucked away in a quiet corner of the Norfolk estate, is where Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh chose to spend much of his time following his retirement in 2017. Interestingly, Wood Farm has also served as the accommodation for divorced spouses of royals during the holiday season, allowing them to be close to their children while not officially participating in The Queen's festive celebrations at Sandringham House.

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